Gansbaai fights back against plastic waste

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There are 63 stormwater drains in Gansbaai but they pose a major threat to marine life because they transport not only water but also, waste.

Marine biologist, Allison Towner, said,"we've recently necropsied an African penguin which was dead, because of plastic in its stomach causing ulcerations."Due to the influx of litter into the ocean, the net has to be changed daily.They are pleading with communities to also take a stand.

Five more of these drains are expected to be installed across the area in hopes of minimising sea pollution.

 

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